Saints Exploit New NFL Rule to Dress an Extra Player.

The NFL is instituting a new quarterback rule for the 2023 season.

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The rule allows teams to field an emergency third quarterback on game days.

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The third quarterback can only play if both QB1 and QB2 are either injured and/or ejected from the game.

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The Saints have Taysom Hill, who can effectively play both TE and QB.

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Hill was listed as a tight end throughout training camp and the preseason.

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The Saints have switched Hill's positional designation to QB for Week 1.

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This will allow the Saints to dress an additional player on their active game-day roster.

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Hill can line up at different positions despite the on-paper designation.

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Jameis Winston would potentially serve as the emergency QB in case both Hill and starter Derek Carr are unable to play.

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Hill has thrown for 185-of-287 with 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions across six NFL seasons.

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